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NGSS Alignment Guide - Rigamajig

How Rigamajig aligns with NGSS
 

This guide demonstrates how Rigamajig aligns with Next Generation Science Standards across all three dimensions: 

- Science and Engineering Practices
- Disciplinary Core Ideas
- Cross-Cutting Concepts

Get the guide and learn how to incorporate NGSS-aligned practices into 30-60 minute Rigamajig sessions.
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Rigamajig is a comprehensive system for creative learning 

Rigamajig is built on five interconnected pillars that develop essential skills through authentic engineering experiences.
A comprehensive system for creative learning
Rigamajig engages students in defining problems, designing solutions, testing ideas, and improving them - just like professional engineers.

Resources for schools & educators 

Getting Started

This guide shows you how to set up your space, facilitate open-ended play, prompt exploration, and support student-led discovery.
Start Here

Play Prompts

These starting Play Prompts help you launch your first Rigamajig challenges with confidence and spark creativity in your students.
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Project Plans

These 20+ research-based Project Plans equip you with ready-to-use strategies for integrating Rigamajig across your curriculum.
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Grants

Looking to apply for a grant to purchase your Rigamajig? We’ve done the research for you! 
Here’s 25 foundations and organizations that provide education and STE(A)M grants.
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Rigamajig Jr. for creative play at home or on the go!

Rigamajig Jr. is a scaled-down version of our Basic Builder Kit and the perfect size for home use (...and great for schools too!). Ideal for hands-on free play in your living room, classroom, backyard, or the back seat, its handy storage duffle makes Rigamajig Jr. easy to put away and bring anywhere!
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Children playing with Rigamajig Junior in a playspace

Hear what educators love about Rigamajig!

Speech PathologistCarroll School
DirectorFoundations Early Learning & Family Center
Fairfield, AL
Assistant Director of DevelopmentMississippi Children's Museum
Jackson, MS
Grant WriterWilliam J. Oakes Branch Boys & Girls Club
San Diego, CA
TeacherHelen M. Hefferan STEAM School
Chicago, IL
TeacherMaybury Elementary School
Detroit, MI
Curator of Educationi.d.e.a Museum
Mesa, AZ
Regional DirectorYMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Detroit, MI
Special Education TeacherBelleaire Elementary School
Bellevue, NE
Tech Integration SpecialistJesse Owens Community Academy
Chicago, IL
Director. smART SpaceScience Museum Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK

Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit

Rigamajig Basic Builder is a large-scale building kit that inspires collaborative and creative hands-on free play, discovery, innovation, problem-solving skills, and STE(A)M learning. Ideal for schools in the classroom, and/or in larger environments like gymnasiums, playgrounds, multi-purpose rooms, maker spaces, and school libraries!
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Two children playing with the Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit.
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